Brinjarries

/brɪndʒəˈriːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of brinjaree; multiple traveling merchants, peddlers, or suppliers, especially in colonial India.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of 'brinjaree' (from Hindi 'banjāra') with the '-s' suffix, showing how borrowed words integrate into English grammar.

Kelly Says

The plural preserves the original spelling even though we might expect 'brinjarees,' showing that once borrowed words establish themselves, English speakers regularize their grammar.

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